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Things to see in Sterling (United States): 6 places and when to go
Sterling is a town in United States, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Wildlife (3), History (1). The best known are Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve and Glen Helen Nature Preserve. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 39.7419, -83.7677
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · History (1) · Museums and art (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 428 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sterling
The places in and around Sterling, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National MonumentNational Monument of the United States commemorating Charles Young (1864-1922), an escaped slave who became a Buffalo Soldier in the U.S. Army and its first African-American colonel11 km
- Clifton Gorge State Nature PreserveNature reserve in Ohio, United States8.2 km
- Glen Helen Nature PreserveNature reserve in Ohio, United States11 km
- Dean Family FarmFarm in Ohio, United States of America8.5 km
- National Afro-American Museum and Cultural CenterMuseum of African American history and culture in Wilberforce, Ohio10 km
- John Bryan State Park ObservatoryObservatory9.6 km
When to go to Sterling
The best time to visit Sterling is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:29
- FebPossible10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:48
- JulBest time14:33
- AugBest time13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In April, 5 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sterling
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 428 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dayton, Ohio24 places37 km
- Kings Island10 places62 km
- Columbus, Ohio34 places71 km
- Powell18 places74 km
- Cincinnati38 places88 km
- Bowling Green6 places95 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sterling?
The best known: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, Glen Helen Nature Preserve, Dean Family Farm, National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sterling?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Sterling?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 428 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sterling as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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